Pediatric Collections

Social Determinants of Health

Part 3: Promoting Health Equity

American Academy of Pediatrics
150 pages
ISBN: 9781610026383
May 2022

Youths who are negatively affected by social determinants of health suffer adverse effects like increased risks of chronic health conditions and mental health issues. Part 3 of this series describes ways pediatricians can help fight these social determinants to promote health equity for our most vulnerable children.